Helping truck drivers prioritise healthy eating was the main motivator behind a new partnership.
For many truck drivers, finding healthy food on the road is not just a challenge — it can feel almost impossible.
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Long hours behind the wheel, limited access to supermarkets and a reliance on service stations often mean fast food and sugary drinks become the default choice.
Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds director of industry relations program management Melissa Weller said the organisation was established as a charitable foundation to support the mental and physical wellbeing of people working in transport, warehousing and logistics.
“Truck drivers can’t just pull up a rig beside a Woolies or IGA to stock up on fruit and vegetables. Parking restrictions and tight schedules make it really hard to access fresh foods on the road,” Ms Weller said.
Healthy Heads has partnered with BP to improve access to affordable, healthier meal options at service stations across the country.
BP has partnered with Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds to bring healthy meals to truck drivers. Photo: AAP Photo
As of October 2025, over 46,000 meals had been sold under the initiative, and the number continues to climb.
“The response has been incredible. We’ll be celebrating when we hit 50,000 meals. It’s a real investment in the industry and a big win for drivers,” Ms Weller said.
The organisation also provides practical resources to help truck drivers make small but effective dietary changes.
That includes a ‘swap this for that’ guide, posters at rest stops and recipes such as the Truckies Trail Mix that can be prepared at home before hitting the road.
“Often when you’re spending hours alone in a truck, eating can become something to do out of boredom,” Ms Weller said.
“That’s when people reach for chips or energy drinks. But those choices don’t fuel your body properly — they can actually dehydrate you and leave you feeling flat.”
Menu available for discounts
Poached eggs on toast
Grilled chicken and vegetables or salad
Grilled fish and vegetables or salad
Salad wrap
Chicken and salad wrap
Rump steak and vegetables or salad
Vegetable frittata
Vegetable and hummus cup
Instead, Healthy Heads encourages drivers to choose alternatives like salted popcorn instead of chips, no-sugar mineral waters instead of sugary soft drinks, and water instead of relying solely on coffee.
“Sometimes drinking a bottle of water will energise you in the same way as a coffee — because it hydrates you and keeps you alert,” she said.
For Ms Weller, the real success lies in making healthier options both accessible and affordable.
Drivers who download the Healthy Heads app can access discounts on selected meals at BP service stations, while also connecting with a range of wellbeing resources.
“The incentive is important, but what really matters is giving truck drivers easy access to healthier choices,” she said.
“That simple change can make a huge difference for their wellbeing on the road.”
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